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Elections Board Approves Gambling Measure

LANSING, Michigan -- As reported by the Associated Press: "The Board of State Canvassers voted 4-0 on Monday to certify more than 443,000 petition signatures for a ballot measure that would require voters to approve new gambling in Michigan -- except at American Indian casinos and three Detroit casinos. The amendment would be retroactive to Jan. 1.

"If the amendment is approved, any proposed gambling expansion would require statewide approval in a general election and a majority of votes in the township or city in which it is planned.

"...The measure is aimed at preventing the state's horse tracks from being able to install slot machines and other gambling devices. Such a bill is pending in the state Legislature as a way to give a financial boost to agriculture interests.

"...Dan Adkins, Hazel Park's vice president, said it would file a lawsuit challenging the decision, possibly as early as Wednesday..."

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